To understand the path of a Jedi is to understand the balance between discipline and surrender. Being a Jedi is not defined by the weight of a lightsaber or the ability to move objects with a thought; it is a fundamental commitment to being a conduit for the Living Force. The Foundation: The Jedi Code
However, a Jedi uses their weapon only for defense and protection. To ignite a lightsaber is to admit that negotiations have failed; to use it is to take on the heavy burden of potentially taking a life to save others. The Living Force and the Cosmic Force Jedi Trainer [v1.0]
To be a Jedi is to be a servant of the Light. It is a difficult, often lonely path, but it is the only way to ensure that harmony prevails over the encroaching shadows. To understand the path of a Jedi is